April 2, 2023

Today was quieter in some ways than I expected, but busier in others. Our lesson in Sunday School was very sober – it was the Good Friday message. Both Gracie and Max absorbed it well, and although we left the lesson with Jesus being buried in a borrowed tomb, they both knew the end of the story and are already looking forward to April 16th for HE IS RISEN! I noticed that in Second Hour they had the Palm Sunday lesson and all the kids came downstairs afterwards with palms waving. Very fun. Below is a photo from the church out Home that posted Palm Sunday photos!

Photo from facebook – Old Mahoning Baptist Church Outreach

After church was the Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. The event planners did a wonderful job in making the welcome center look festive and inviting. They had everything handled, and we had quite a number of extra families there, so it seemed expedient to have the extra adults step back. I snapped some photos before I left – I’m sure both kids and parents had a great time!

Happy spring!
Eggs in the grass; eggs in the bushes!
Coloring activity table
Break table
Snack table – waiting on pizza
Lamb in a basket
Prize table

After lunch (salad) I bundled in layers against the cold water and did some outside chores. First I washed the car and wiped out the floor mats. It took a while to do, as this is one of the bigger cars I’ve driven in a while. It looks very nice resting cleanly in the garage.

Squeaky clean!
Tight fit, isn’t it???

Once I cleaned up from that chore I put more soapy water in the bucket and scrubbed the bottom deck and entranceway and also the bottom of the driveway. It still had muddy footprints on it from all the winter work, and the rain didn’t wash them away. It looks a lot better now. I spent 2 1/2 hours outside scrubbing and cleaning.

Driveway part 1
Driveway part 2
Deck

The last outside chore was to pick up the sticks that came down in yesterday’s wind and rain. This is getting to be a habit!

Cartoon cloud blows wind stock vector. Illustration of wind - 61896006

Todd’s message (The Bad Boys of Easter) was the thief on the cross. What do YOU want to be remembered for? Part of the CROWD or part of the CROSS? Remember that FORGIVEN people go to heaven. What are qualifications? 1) Admit to their crimes (don’t compare yourself to others – use Jesus as your benchmark) 2) Ask for help – YOU have to choose, crowd or cross? WE are a bad boys of Easter – we have all sinned. Be forgiven!

Holy Week | Another Espresso, Please
Crowd? or Cross?

Fun things to do in Alabama:

Sloss furnaces
Southern Museum of Flight
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Majestic Caverns

Scripture:

Lamb Of God Quotes. QuotesGram

Quote:

Quotes About Showing Lamb. QuotesGram

PEANUTS POST:

Musical from 1959: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Broadway)

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TOMORROW April 3rd is:

National Chocolate Mousse Day; National Tweed Day; National Film Score Day; World Party Day; National IEP Writing Day; National Find a Rainbow Day.

After looking it up, the FIND A RAINBOW day signifies Hope, Promise, and Beauty. That’s a worthwhile celebration! God bless…

Rainbow over Colonial Williamsburg Visitor’s Center
June 2011
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